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I’m looking into buying a 2 flat for my 1st rental property. I do have the 20% for the down payment, but not enough for repairs. Can I get 2 loans, one from a HML and then one from a bank, and then re-fi in 6 to 12 mo...
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Needing a second pair of eyes on this deal analysis!I am in the market for my first deal and will be occupying one unit for a year or two to start. My goal is to buy and hold, and to cash flow even just a modest amoun...
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Hello BP Community,I was wondering if anyone has invested in PR before? As many of you heard PR defaulted today on their loans.http://money.cnn.com/2016/07/01/investing/puerto-rico-defaults-general-obligation-bonds/in...
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BPers,Anyone running a vacation rental(s) in Mammoth Lakes/ Mountain area?If so, I'd love to have you answer the below questions:1. What are the 3 best things about having your rental property(s) there?2. What are the...
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Hello, BP folks--I joined the site a few weeks ago and have been learning a great deal. It's interesting to see so many experts and novices mixed in together here. I'd put myself in the latter category for sure. I bec...
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Hello. I stumbled upon the Podcast today and really enjoyed it. I have had my real estate license in Washington State, where I started as a receptionist in Seattle at a property management and commercial real estate...
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Hello BP nation,@Brandon Turner, @Aaron Montague, @J ScottI wanted to take the time to update a few of you who have given me very good advice in the past, there are others whose names did not come up with the @symbol ...
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Hey folksSo I am looking at a 2 family to purchase that has the potential for a 3rd (illegal) unit. The current seller was a contractor who died 1/2 way through converting the 3rd floor into a 3rd unit. As is, the n...
I know many people are opposed to taking these GURU classes (a guy who is on here often) I have not mentioned the name unless people request me too, so I have a question are any of them really worth it? I’ll give you...
Hey guys! In august I bought my first property that I’m doing a live-in flip. I’ve been working as an acquisitions manager for a wholesaling company so I’ve gotten pretty decent at knowing a deal when I see one. I bou...